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**jamie72** · 04-13-2008, 09:36 PM

lol looks like you got a lot of `toys`... glad your back.

msgross · 04-13-2008, 10:05 PM

I do have a lot of toys in that garage! The vette is still in the basement too! Barbie vette that is...

It's a Miller 135 with bottle, gloves, cart, and a Jackson $150 helmet. paid $537 on Ebay... I would like a 180 but don't have 220v in the garage and really don't need it for much other than body work right now. The guy barely used it so I feel like it was a "safe" buy....

msgross · 04-18-2008, 12:43 AM

Picked up some new (kinda) parts today. Was flipping through craigslist and found some Flowmaster (40 series?) mufflers. He put an American Thunder catback system on his 5.0 mustang about 1,000 miles ago. Then wanted to change to Magnaflow based on the sound. so these are in "like new" condition. Seemed like a decent guy so hopefully they aren't stolen or something.... 2.5" ins and outs so now I am considering a pair of those corvette ramhorns. hmmmm....

Does anyone know what series Flowmasters come with the Amercian Thunder systems? It doesn't really say on the website.... I assume normal 40 series but it's just a guess...

**Hart_Rod** · 04-19-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Picked up some new (kinda) parts today. Was flipping through craigslist and found some Flowmaster (40 series?) mufflers. . He put an American Thunder catback system on his 5.0 mustang about 1,000 miles ago. Then wanted to change to Magnaflow based on the sound. so these are in "like new" condition. Seemed like a decent guy so hopefully they aren't stolen or something.... 2.5" ins and outs so now I am considering a pair of those corvette ramhorns. hmmmm....

Does anyone know what series Flowmasters come with the Amercian Thunder systems? It doesn't really say on the website.... I assume normal 40 series but it's just a guess...

Hey Mike,

Sorry I missed you when you were down south. The surgery knocked me down a little harder than I thought. The mufflers look like 40 series. You're definitely going to have nice rumble when you get them installed. Take care.

R/

msgross · 04-25-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Hey Mike,

Sorry I missed you when you were down south. The surgery knocked me down a little harder than I thought. The mufflers look like 40 series. You're definitely going to have nice rumble when you get them installed. Take care.

R/

No problem, I didn't make it to many places that I wanted (junkyards, Pensacola, etc...) but I did get to New Orleans and the beach!

Picked up some more parts today at Carlisle. new Tri-plus front wood bed panel $100 and rear outer floor patches from Jerry Brown $52...

The California Truck SHop guys would have had a sale but decided to be rude "were not selling till tomorrow!", .....gee i'm sorry, I thought Carlisle started on Wednesday (today!).... They were still setting up....

msgross · 05-06-2008, 02:35 AM

Decided to flip the ole' cab up today and get a close look at this floor... oh my god... what have I gotten myself into?

If I hadn't of already purchsed all the floor patches, i mean all that they make! Then I would consider an entire floor swap or even looking for a rust free cab.

The undercoating that the PO kinda did the trick, but now I have to scrape it off by hand before I can get this rust bucket blasted! Just like the frame last summer....

I know that most of you guys would simply find another cab but I have to keep some of this truck original!

msgross · 05-06-2008, 02:39 AM

Here's the driver fender, finally pulled the inners off to see if these were keepers... Noticed that the PO had to fill a rust spot over the wheel arch, looks good from the outside but you can see the mud on the inside. Also noticed that they filled the side emblems... I know the cup needs replaced and a board member has a good transplant for me... what's your guys thoughts?

Keep or dump?

msgross · 05-06-2008, 02:44 AM

Here's the pass fender, not bad shape except for this bondo area in the lower rear corner...

Keep or dump?

Rust Buster · 05-06-2008, 04:21 AM

Mike,
Man that brings back memories. The more pain up front, the better the blasting will come out. There were a few areas on mine that I missed and the blasting didn't take it off. The torch is your best friend...

msgross · 05-06-2008, 04:27 AM

I'm half tempted to buy one of those new floors with braces though... My floor is already patched up and rusted... I will scrape a little more and see how it comes out...

I had to scrape my entire frame with a torch and putty knife too!

samwise68 · 05-06-2008, 05:47 AM

Glad to see you making some more progress Mike!

as far as the fenders, I say keep them - in my opinion, they're pretty easily repaired. But then again, I've never worked with anything that would be considered "rust free".

keep at 'er man!

-Sam.

msgross · 05-12-2008, 02:43 AM

Here are some more detailed pics of the carnage that is my cab floor... I think the cab is in good shape, except the bottom 12" of it!

Looking like becoming a candidate for a Tri-Pro full cab floor with braces, then I can sell my floor pans and out rear patches....

FYI The cab is tipped upon its back... sitting on the frame..

driver firewall/floor seam

msgross · 05-12-2008, 03:02 AM

and more...

msgross · 05-12-2008, 03:42 AM

and here's what I plan to make it all better... with a few more pieces of course... then cut the low hump out for my high hump ... will it ever end?

what do you guys think? Get it blasted, patch the crap out of, undercoat and be done... Or swap in the new $600+ floor and firewall?

**jaros44sr** · 05-12-2008, 04:46 PM

JMHO, but I'd go with the 600.00 new floor board, if you patch up the old you will end up with a patched floorboard. If you put in the new floorboard no one will ever know, and you won't become that dreaded PO

BTW, subscribed...just read your whole build, very good work! Cool progress pics

ROAD TRIP LOL

msgross · 05-12-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

JMHO, but I'd go with the 600.00 new floor board, if you patch up the old you will end up with a patched floorboard. If you put in the new floorboard no one will ever know, and you won't become that dreaded PO

BTW, subscribed...just read your whole build, very good work! Cool progress pics

ROAD TRIP LOL

I thought you were leaning towards saving the old floor? Who knows how long i'll keep this truck, maybe a long long time...

This is just my new hobby (2 years running!) so thanks for the words...

**jaros44sr** · 05-13-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I thought you were leaning towards saving the old floor? Who knows how long i'll keep this truck, maybe a long long time...

This is just my new hobby (2 years running!) so thanks for the words...

Sorry Mike to mislead, but I would do the whole floor from Tri-Pro

msgross · 05-13-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 68,69 K20

Progress is coming along nicely Mike. Where in NY was this truck located?

I bought it from the original owners son in Newburgh,NY (near west point,OCC etc..) It was built in Tarrytown,NY and lived its life as a mechanics truck, use to have a large push bumper and monster rear bumper with a towhook welded on it.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Sorry Mike to mislead, but I would do the whole floor from Tri-Pro

that's gonna be the plan. I just ordered a sand blaster attachment for my power washer so we'll see what's hiding in the nooks and cranny's.

I might not make it to Jon's until mid August, unless I plan a special road trip sooner. At $3.79 a gallon I don't see that happening though...

Rust Buster · 05-12-2008, 05:13 PM

I'd say spend the money and go for the new floor as well. I've spent 6 months working on my cab and it wasn't as bad as yours. I guess at some point your time becomes just as valuable as your money. As long as the new floor is a good fit, just do it and be done with it. It's just money, you can always make more of it!!!

msgross · 05-12-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust Buster

It's just money, you can always make more of it!!!

or steal it!

just kidding.... I have a color copier at work, of course i'll make more...

still cheaper than a $1000-$2000 rust free cab i guess.

68,69 K20 · 05-13-2008, 12:49 AM

Progress is coming along nicely Mike. Where in NY was this truck located?

jlaird · 05-19-2008, 02:33 AM

your cab is just like mine. All good except the bottom 12 inches. Must be a northeast thing. I think I'm going to get that floor with braces. Have you started to fit it yet?

msgross · 05-19-2008, 03:24 AM

No, i've been watching jaros44sr's install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...210641&page=16

It starts about post #388, he is doing a floor and firewall install for Tri-Pro Automotive (guys that have these parts built). I might not make it over to NJ to pick mine up until mid August, unless I find a good reason for a road trip....

As far as starting to fit... well, i've done a lot of staring at my cab, wondering what in the heck to do with the floor! I'm gonna spray some of it down with my new pressure washer/sand blaster setup and see how much falls off.... pics to follow in two weeks!

msgross · 05-31-2008, 04:26 PM

just got back from 11 day vacation in Germany and France... as you can see I had a fun time on the Autobahn with my rental.... mama didn't like going much faster than that though....

third pic is how train from Paris back to Germany... nothing like a little 195 mph early morning ride!

Got to see a few castles in Bavaria, Beaches of Normandy and Paris... had a great time besides the crappy dollar vs euro conversion!

Flew military hop for $90 round trip for both of us....

jb4short · 06-03-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

just got back from 11 day vacation in Germany and France... as you can see I had a fun time on the Autobahn with my rental.... mama didn't like going much faster than that though....

third pic is how train from Paris back to Germany... nothing like a little 195 mph early morning ride!

Got to see a few castles in Bavaria, Beaches of Normandy and Paris... had a great time besides the crappy dollar vs euro conversion!

Flew military hop for $90 round trip for both of us....

C'mon Mike....that's only 108mph; that's commuting speed in North Jersey. The fun begins at 250K

04-13-2008, 09:36 PM	#1
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04-13-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I do have a lot of toys in that garage! The vette is still in the basement too! Barbie vette that is... It's a Miller 135 with bottle, gloves, cart, and a Jackson $150 helmet. paid $537 on Ebay... I would like a 180 but don't have 220v in the garage and really don't need it for much other than body work right now. The guy barely used it so I feel like it was a "safe" buy.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 04-13-2008 at 10:06 PM.

05-06-2008, 02:35 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Decided to flip the ole' cab up today and get a close look at this floor... oh my god... what have I gotten myself into? If I hadn't of already purchsed all the floor patches, i mean all that they make! Then I would consider an entire floor swap or even looking for a rust free cab. The undercoating that the PO kinda did the trick, but now I have to scrape it off by hand before I can get this rust bucket blasted! Just like the frame last summer.... I know that most of you guys would simply find another cab but I have to keep some of this truck original! Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-06-2008 at 02:45 AM.

05-06-2008, 02:39 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Here's the driver fender, finally pulled the inners off to see if these were keepers... Noticed that the PO had to fill a rust spot over the wheel arch, looks good from the outside but you can see the mud on the inside. Also noticed that they filled the side emblems... I know the cup needs replaced and a board member has a good transplant for me... what's your guys thoughts? Keep or dump? Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-06-2008, 02:44 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Here's the pass fender, not bad shape except for this bondo area in the lower rear corner... Keep or dump? Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-18-2008, 12:43 AM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Picked up some new (kinda) parts today. Was flipping through craigslist and found some Flowmaster (40 series?) mufflers. He put an American Thunder catback system on his 5.0 mustang about 1,000 miles ago. Then wanted to change to Magnaflow based on the sound. so these are in "like new" condition. Seemed like a decent guy so hopefully they aren't stolen or something.... 2.5" ins and outs so now I am considering a pair of those corvette ramhorns. hmmmm.... Does anyone know what series Flowmasters come with the Amercian Thunder systems? It doesn't really say on the website.... I assume normal 40 series but it's just a guess... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-07-2010 at 04:58 PM.

05-06-2008, 04:21 AM	#9
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Mike, Man that brings back memories. The more pain up front, the better the blasting will come out. There were a few areas on mine that I missed and the blasting didn't take it off. The torch is your best friend... __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

05-06-2008, 04:27 AM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I'm half tempted to buy one of those new floors with braces though... My floor is already patched up and rusted... I will scrape a little more and see how it comes out... I had to scrape my entire frame with a torch and putty knife too! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-06-2008 at 04:27 AM.

05-12-2008, 02:43 AM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Here are some more detailed pics of the carnage that is my cab floor... I think the cab is in good shape, except the bottom 12" of it! Looking like becoming a candidate for a Tri-Pro full cab floor with braces, then I can sell my floor pans and out rear patches.... FYI The cab is tipped upon its back... sitting on the frame.. driver firewall/floor seam __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-12-2008 at 04:59 AM.

05-12-2008, 03:02 AM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! and more... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-12-2008, 03:42 AM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! and here's what I plan to make it all better... with a few more pieces of course... then cut the low hump out for my high hump ... will it ever end? what do you guys think? Get it blasted, patch the crap out of, undercoat and be done... Or swap in the new $600+ floor and firewall? Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-13-2008 at 02:25 AM.

05-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#15
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,707	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! JMHO, but I'd go with the 600.00 new floor board, if you patch up the old you will end up with a patched floorboard. If you put in the new floorboard no one will ever know, and you won't become that dreaded PO BTW, subscribed...just read your whole build, very good work! Cool progress pics ROAD TRIP LOL __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-12-2008 at 04:51 PM.

05-12-2008, 05:13 PM	#19
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I'd say spend the money and go for the new floor as well. I've spent 6 months working on my cab and it wasn't as bad as yours. I guess at some point your time becomes just as valuable as your money. As long as the new floor is a good fit, just do it and be done with it. It's just money, you can always make more of it!!! __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

05-13-2008, 12:49 AM	#21
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Progress is coming along nicely Mike. Where in NY was this truck located? __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

05-19-2008, 02:33 AM	#22
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! your cab is just like mine. All good except the bottom 12 inches. Must be a northeast thing. I think I'm going to get that floor with braces. Have you started to fit it yet?



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05-19-2008, 03:24 AM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! No, i've been watching jaros44sr's install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...210641&page=16 It starts about post #388, he is doing a floor and firewall install for Tri-Pro Automotive (guys that have these parts built). I might not make it over to NJ to pick mine up until mid August, unless I find a good reason for a road trip.... As far as starting to fit... well, i've done a lot of staring at my cab, wondering what in the heck to do with the floor! I'm gonna spray some of it down with my new pressure washer/sand blaster setup and see how much falls off.... pics to follow in two weeks! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-19-2008 at 03:25 AM.

05-31-2008, 04:26 PM	#24
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! just got back from 11 day vacation in Germany and France... as you can see I had a fun time on the Autobahn with my rental.... mama didn't like going much faster than that though.... third pic is how train from Paris back to Germany... nothing like a little 195 mph early morning ride! Got to see a few castles in Bavaria, Beaches of Normandy and Paris... had a great time besides the crappy dollar vs euro conversion! Flew military hop for $90 round trip for both of us.... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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